Arrah Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Arrah Population 2026
6,49,021 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
6,62,513
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.27% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 15.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 893
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 37,955
Girls 33,888
Literacy Gap
15.3% Diff Male Literacy 71.7%
Female Literacy 56.4%
SC Population
60,939
13.2% of total
ST Population
2,834
0.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 26%
Main Workers 88,888
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 31,431
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 54.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 13.9%
Agricultural Laborers 26.3%
Household Industries 5.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,69,644 | 4,62,618 | +25.15% |
| Literacy Rate | 57.74% | 64.51% | +6.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 868 | 886 | +18 |
Decadal Growth Rate
25.15%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.27%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Arrah in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Arrah in 2026 is 6,47,808. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.27%.
What is the literacy rate of Arrah? ▼
The literacy rate of Arrah is 64.51% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Arrah? ▼
The sex ratio of Arrah is 886 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Arrah in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Arrah in 2027 is 6,62,513. This projection is based on the 2.27% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Arrah population changed since 2001? ▼
Arrah population grew from 3,69,644 in 2001 to 4,62,618 in 2011, a decadal growth of 25.15%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.27%.
What was the population of Arrah in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Arrah had a total population of 4,62,618. This comprised 2,45,242 males and 2,17,376 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bhojpur District
#1 of 14
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#10 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Arrah | Bhojpur Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 64.51% | 57.65% ↑ 6.9%
| 49.84% ↑ 14.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 886 | 913 ↓ 27 | 922 ↓ 36 |
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